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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
With its bold visual style, diverse cast, and deeply personal storytelling, the show stands as a singular testament to the value of unconventional, imaginative voices.
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Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Movement, itself, was adventure, around every turn an imaginative new surprise.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
The Hollywood Climate Summit The Hollywood Climate Summit celebrates its fifth anniversary by helping the entertainment industry tackle climate issues through imaginative teamwork.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Few could produce an environment that layers raw materials in a way that feels not only imaginative, but intentional.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
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Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Movement, itself, was adventure, around every turn an imaginative new surprise.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
The Hollywood Climate Summit The Hollywood Climate Summit celebrates its fifth anniversary by helping the entertainment industry tackle climate issues through imaginative teamwork.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Few could produce an environment that layers raw materials in a way that feels not only imaginative, but intentional.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
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But then her documentary, Lee Soo Man, The King of K-Pop is not just about the inventive pop music that quickly gained a worldwide following.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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In addition to being bigger than Tesla, BYD is arguably more inventive, with vehicles that can slide sideways into parking spots and float during emergencies, and chargers that can replenish up to 250 miles of range in a mere five minutes—several times faster than Tesla superchargers.—
L. RAFAEL REIF,
Foreign Affairs,
6 May 2025
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For entrepreneurial parents and innovative educators, this may be a frontier worth exploring.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Nearly every dish at Uma Roma, an innovative new restaurant, is dedicated to a single ingredient.—
Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies.—
Yael Klass,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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While Hayek now has her pick of designer pieces to wear on the red carpet, her creative combination for Cannes remains timeless.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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For apartment dwellers and people who prefer not to dangle midair, this clever contraption looks like a window-cleaning game changer.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The story centers on 16-year-old Haymitch (Joseph Zada), a clever and resourceful boy from District 12, who’s unexpectedly chosen for this edition of the games, which will feature a deadly twist: twice the number of tributes, with 48 children sent into the arena to battle for their lives.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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